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November 25, 2010

Artisan Group Feature : Palm Leaf Weaving

Bored of the usual mono colored baskets sitting around the table or on your bathroom shelves? Do you find them either just too dark or too light and not bright enough to light up the room with energy? Well end your despair here my friends. Check out these really cool colorful and fun baskets, that are made by palm leaf weaving also known as Kottans. These are made by our artisans from Tamilnadu, South of India. This organisation began as an initiative to income generation and culture preservation in the year 2000. The foundation supports building new markets for Kottans (palm leaf basket) through interventions that assist craftspeople to adapt their traditional weaving styles whilst incorporation contemporary color and design.

Kottans - Palm Leaf Weaving Baskets

available at TGE

Multipurpose Baskets

Multipurpose Baskets, Boxes and Pen Holder

Storage Boxes

Multipurpose Baskets, Pen Holders

Tray and Place matsWhile we mention this group also check out these cool palm leaf bags. These are one of my own favorites in the entire collection! :)

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Originally partners in a few architectural projects, Riddhi and me – Amisha found our calling in working for a cause that encircled our passions for design, art and culture. Although we are currently based out of the US, our hearts rest in India. Our endeavor at the Green Elephant is not only to bring you beautiful products that are handmade, hence one of a kind, but also good for the environment and for those who make them. Besides, we believe that it’s quite stylish to own pieces that are not churned out in industrial quantities. Isn't it?

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